File Extension | PLS |
Full Name | Playlist Format |
File Extension | XSPF |
Full Name | XML Shareable Playlist Format |
Files with the .XSPF extension contain playlist data, i.e. a list of links to multimedia files saved in a standardized format based on XML – the XML Shareable Playlist Format. The file contains XML tags used to organize and list files contained in the playlist.
File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "PLS") to another (referred to as "XSPF"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, PLS file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format PLS to format XSPF becomes essential.
So, how can we perform PLS to XSPF file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format PLS and transforming it into format XSPF. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of PLS to XSPF converters.
If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of PLS to XSPF. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the PLS file:
File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.